The Heart Killers: Uncut (2024)

This Show is a Must Watch!!

I didn’t actually think that I would be so obsessed with this show, but I feel this is one of the best Thai BLs I’ve seen. I’m gonna be totally honest I wasn’t a huge fan of JoongDunk because I wasn’t a big fan of either of them and even though I watched there shows I still didn’t really like them, but this show made me love them. I felt each character was amazing and were funny in their own way. I will warn you that there may be spoilers so be aware.
I actually loved this plot which was assassins in love with an average human being. I will first talk about Kant and Bisons love story. I am honestly a huge FirstKhaotung fan because I feel they have so much chemistry that they always do amazing in all of their shows. I fell in love with Bison in the first episode because he was so adorable, but then he would become an assassin and he would be tough and that’s what I like about Khaotung is that he can bring any character to life. Their story started with Kant who had a one night stand with Bison after meeting at the bowling alley and since Kant used to be a criminal he worked with a cop named Captain in order to not go to jail and so he can stay with his younger brother Babe. The person Kant was supposed to give to the police was his one night stand guy Bison and his brother Fadel. This made Kant fall crazy in love Bison and Bison was also crazy in love. Even though Fadel was a protective older brother and didn’t want Bison to date because they’re assassins and that normal people shouldn’t be brought into this. They still dated and Kant had to pretend he knew nothing about them being assassins and even ratted them out to the Captain who attacked Bison and Fadel while on a mission and that made Bison upset because he found out it was Kant and took his to his private island that his parents owned and basically kidnapped him. Then Kant said the truth about everything and they forgave each other and started dating again, but Bison wanted to finish his last mission with Fadel in trying to take down mother (Lily) and they did, but Fadel and Bison turned themselves in and went to prison for 5 years and even Kant started to work at the Prison so he can see Bison was actually adorable. Then Bison and Fadel got to leave prison, but Lily had kidnapped both Styles dad and Kant’s brother so Bison and Fadel made sure Lily would be gone forever. Then Kant and Bison had their happy ending of seeing the Northern Lights.
Style and Fadel had such an entertaining love story. It started with Kant begging Style to ask Fadel out so he can ask Bison out and Style agreed and started following him everyday so once he disappears Fadel would miss him and it worked. What I literally loved about Style interfering with Fadel was the scene where they both met at the therapy circle and Style talked about his dog or how someone (Fadel) had a one night stand with him and ditched him right after. Majority of their storyline involved Fadel wanting to get rid of Style or wanting to murder him. I liked the scene where they were kidnapped by the gay couple in the middle of nowhere and how they basically got them married, Fadel threatening them, and Style and Fadel having a steamy scene in the bathtub. I love whenever Bison called Fadel because it reminds me of Pharm calling Dean in Until We Meet Again. Overall, I really enjoyed this show and it’s definitely a must watch and this show will definitely make you cry, mad, and happy throughout the whole series. Plus JoongDunk and FirstKhaotung was a duo that I never knew we needed to see in a drama together.

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I love this freaking show even though I tried it for JoongDunk but yes folks I finally found a gmm show I actually like and enjoyed watching till the very end.
Nothing against the other couple I just have a shallow preference when it comes to pretty boys and Joong Dunk pretty much nail it for me.
Dunk honestly he is so freaking cute and adorable I could not get enough of his antics and the characters all around just worked for me.
Good old bl world where everyone is gay and I'm okay with that.
There were very few things that didn't work for me, and those mostly had to do with the plot that too only in a few places but mostly it was all made well and written well enough and entertaining.
They were trying hard not to use mafia or bodyguard and instead made Fadel and Bison hitmen which I like it too. All of it.
But the most memorable shit: the strip act, the two brothers finding out the truth about 'mother' and it was very much a Fadel Bison moment when he says he wants to kill her that whole scene was done so well! The music is damn nostalgia, and pretty much everything to do with the crack jokes and sexy times and I was honestly bummed out when they went to prison. Just for once I would like to see a series where the usual morality of going to prison because I'm a good person, changes but I think that's just a me problem, and I'm well aware.
But yes as for the sucky things I feel like just towards the end they should have done some conflicts that were not exactly the same exactly in the same scene too, even for a brothers story the cutesy wholesome stuff is great doing together but even they both go to prison and all the family get captured was a bit of a miss for me. Like Fadel
gets hurt by some guy and the same scene Bison gets hurt even worse like this happened pretty much all the time.
Anyway so that's all I got pretty much for the bad.
Just a fun show with some old school American nostalgia which was absolutely my favorite part, even though I feel like they were not able to carry it throughout the plot it was still a lot of fun to watch for sure.

The ending was decent enough.

So yes watch if you're looking for something different but still gives you the same guilty pleasure stuff too.

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Great start and great potential, but fell flat in the second half.

So, I have very mixed feelings about this show. If you were to ask me what rating I would’ve given it around episode 7 or so, it would’ve been a solid 9.0. But, sadly, as with many Thai shows, the writers somehow lost the skill to write in the second half of the show.

Story-wise, this show was original and promising. Dating with ulterior motives, annoyance-to-lovers, morally conflicted hitmen. The show also kept this great plot up in the first half, but lost its way in the second half. Tension and great dynamics turned into watered-down, repetitive fluff, and many plot lines were just abandoned after one or two mentions. Episode 11 actually felt like the finale, with episode 12 feeling more like a special episode than a conclusion. And the biggest topic/adversary throughout the show was dealt with like it was nothing, no consequences, no discussion after. It was sad to see such a great premise and story deteriorate.

I really have to give kudos to the pacing. The first few episodes were amazingly done. Good balance between plot and romance, and Wednesdays couldn’t come soon enough. The episodes felt short and fun, despite being up to an hour long.

This show was still severely enjoyable in some parts, though. Especially in the first half, we were blessed with amazing tension and plenty of good intimacy scenes. FadelStyle/JoongDunk truly, literally, stole the show for me. Their dynamic was fun to watch, their characters were interesting, they carried everything. Fadel had my heart the moment he stepped on the screen. KantBison/FirstKhaotung didn’t do it for me (to be honest, they never have), even though they were the first couple. They felt more like a more-or-less interesting accessory. I found myself waiting for their scenes to be over, so we could see more FadelStyle. Also, the action scenes in this show were embarrassingly bad, but what is to expect of GMMTV?

The OST of this show was exceptionally good. I enjoyed Joong’s the most (I felt Dunk’s and First’s was a bit weak), and all the music choices throughout this show were truly excellent. The audio quality/editing of this entire show truly diminished the viewing experience, though. Many scenes were too loud or too quiet, had weird background noise, and loud sounds blew the microphone many times, making it feel like it was recorded on a phone or something.

To summarize, the first part of this show is great and truly worth watching. I truly do not know what the writers were thinking when they shot themselves in the knee by just decreasing the quality and pacing in the second half.

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A pure torture

Just another promising story that went downhill with lightning speed. I'm a fan of Khaotung but this character really didn't do him justice, the second hand embarrassment I felt during every single of his scene was almost unbearable and same goes for First. I never really liked him, I think he is a terrible actor with an annoying face, and he played a big role in my negative view on this series.

All the 5,5 stars go to Joong and Dunk, if it was only them in the series, I would have given at least an 8/10 rating, I found them that captivating. Fairly good actors, especially Joong, not bad character and their chemistry was also a lot better than FirstKhao's.

I might rewatch it one day but I'll strictly skip the FirstKhao scenes to keep my sanity.

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Something different from GMMTV...

Sometimes there is a mircale and GMMTV does take a risk and does something different. The first couple Kant & Bison did not catch most of the viewers, because it was not a romantic meeting of two persons. Kant did approach Bison for a reason, because he had a deal with the police and he wanted to clear his name. While Bison was fully in it from the beginning, Kant was just a calculating bastard :) The other couple is different. While Style did it first to get a car and help Kant, he pursued Fadel on his own after a while. Something klicked and he did forget the car and was serious for a change.

I would say Khaotung delivered a top notch performance, while First was mostly solid. Joong did the most usual as in any other show (starting off distant) and Dunk was much improved even when his over-acting sometimes was annoying and cringe. But this is only from the view of their relationsships. As hitmen they did not deliver at all.

Other than that, the story of the "Mom" was a bit shallow and not very indepth. It was over in an episode and I don't know I felt underwhelmed. The rest was ok, production quality was, as usual, excellent. Other than that I had not much connection to the whole show... something felt a bit off. I can't explain it, but I was not really in it. For me it was ok, the NC scenes were of course what the fangirls expected and they did not disappoint. Some people will of course tell you, that this is the best show ever, but of course, it's not. I guess lazy writing prevails which is typically in GMMTV tradtion. It's ok and GMMTV did take a risk, but I guess it payed off. At least for the actors it was a good development not playing the same stuff all over again, which I think is positive, but the story itself is lacking.

Edit: Also the tattoos are lacking... especially when you compare with people with real tattoos, so that was also a cost optimizing option to use foils instead painting.

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Antiheroes, villains and wild beasts

Inspired by the comedy "The Taming of the Shrew" by English writer, poet and playwright William Shakespeare, the Thai BL series 'The Heart Killers' brings back four popular and talented actors: Kanaphan Puitrakul, Khaotung Thanawat Rattanakitpaisan, Dunk Natachai Boonprasert, and Joong Archen Wiraphakul, who play Kant, Bison, Style, and Fadel, in that order.
The series addresses themes such as love, courtship, disguise, deception and crime, while love arises both in the case of Bison and Kant, and in that of Fadel and Style. However, unlike Shakespeare's work, whose secondary plot serves as a counterpoint to the main plot, in the Thai series both stories balance and measure equally, that is, there is no preeminence of one over the other.
Directed by Jojo Tidakorn Pookaothong, the story is not set in the Italian city of Padua nor are we in the 16th century, but in Bangkok, in the present. Instead of Katharina, the main character, it is Bison, a young man with a boisterous, stubborn, disobedient and indomitable personality, but also famous for being attractive. This in principle would not have any mystery nor would it be transcendent for the series, except for the detail that the father of this young woman, Baptista Minola, does not want to marry his youngest daughter, Bianca, until Katharina, or rather, Bison, does not has found a boyfriend.
But the story, which has a script by Kanokphan Oraratanasakul, Issaraporn Kuntisuk and Fleur Irene Insot, known for writing 'This Love Doesn't Have Long Beans', will bring us other changes: instead of Baptista, it will be Bianca herself... or better yet said, Fadel, Bison's intelligent, handsome and responsible brother, who will oppose Bison having a boyfriend until he himself finds the right person to love.
Fadel, who is the complete opposite in character of his older brother, has never shown interest in any of the men who have disputed his love in the past.
Protector of his brother, Fadel scares away all the suitors who are interested in Bison, to the dismay of the latter, who has just succumbed to the charms of the handsome man... no, don't be hasty, he is not Petrucio, but Kant, a young man with a strong character and intelligent, who will have the courage to pretend to Bison.
The love, which is taking shape between the two lovers, will pose a serious problem: will Fadel accept Kant when he himself has decided not to allow his brother to have a boyfriend until his heart also trembles with passion?
Faced with this dilemma, Kant and Bison, who is devoted to annoying others, especially Fadel, will plan to find a suitor for him. And who wouldn't be a better choice than... stop there, it's not Lucentio, but Style, the happy and smiling automotive mechanic and Kant's best friend.
Style must fulfill the task of helping the two lovers as much as possible to get Fadel to accept Kant as Bison's boyfriend, so the three of them develop a plan: Style will pursue and woo Fadel until he makes him yearn for her him and in this way allows Bison to also have a boyfriend. But when Style sees Fadel he falls in love, and he will try to win him over, but to do so he will not have to pretend to be a Latin teacher.
But the most interesting twist in the story is that both Bison and Fadel are two hitmen. As you hear, dear reader: while the authorities are not clear how to respond to organized crime in the Thai capital, these two young antiheroes are a curious solution. These brothers are hired to murder drug traffickers, rapists, corrupt politicians, dishonest businessmen...
If in "The Taming of the Shrew" that would be the main approach of the work, the Thai series brings other ingredients. Of course, in both one and the other, various situations of entanglements and abundant witty dialogues await us in which verbal wit undoubtedly becomes the most forceful of weapons.
Owners and workers by day in a hamburger restaurant, Bison and Fadel are, by night, two expert shooters and assassins. While the first dreams of not spending his entire life chasing criminals, the second believes it is necessary to carry out, for life, his mission of exterminating all villains.
But who is Kant? Is he really in love with Bison or does he have a hidden agenda? Kant is a young tattoo artist who has a history of being a car thief. He was caught by the Police some time ago for this crime. In order to have his criminal record archived and even be lucky enough to see it disappear completely, he must complete undercover police missions. Otherwise, they could reopen their case and end up in jail, so Babe (Kenji Kanthee Limpitkranon), his younger brother, would lose his only protector in life.
In this way, Kant will be forced to be an informant and spy for the Police on the same parasites of society that Bison and Faude eliminate daily.
And it turns out that, at the request of Chris (Peter Tuinstra), the police agent handling his case, Kant will have to secretly investigate the brothers Bison and Fadel, suspected of being the two hitmen who have taken the law into their own hands.
It is interesting how the series rewrites the work of the Elizabethan playwright that deals with the theme of "taming a brave woman by her husband", giving it a personal touch that does not leave anyone indifferent. The dialogues are full of wit and the wordplay is remarkable. That's something I love about Jojo, who plays with language and shapes it as he pleases to create series considered true gems of the BL genre with insightful, intelligent and even cynical characters, as he demonstrated in 'Only Friends', 'Never Let Me Go', 'The Warp Effect', 'Our Skyy 2', 'Nobody Happy', among others.
It is also striking how instead of machismo, the submission of the woman to the designs of the husband, marriage and the struggle between the sexes that permeates Shakespeare's work, 'The Heart Killers' takes an unexpected turn to address topics such as crime, flirting and a pitched battle between different personalities or characters.
As in "The Taming of the Shrew," the Thai series notes the ingenious use of duplicates. The contrast between the two brothers, the two love stories, the day divided into two, the different dreams of Bison and Fadel about their futures, the two scenarios that will involve one the laborious life as a front in the hamburger restaurant and the other the crime, among others, all aimed at giving rise to an agile and continuous dramatic counterpoint that very effectively helps the two romantic stories intertwine in an effective way.
In addition to a battle between totally opposite personalities, 'The Heart Killers' is a battle between wits, all the themes: seduction, crime, the relationships between best friends and between the two brothers, the professional tasks of the protagonists, namely that of a tattoo artist, a car mechanic, a chef and a restaurant worker, all of this to give rise to a display of deceptions and tricks, and the winner is always the one who demonstrates the greatest practical intelligence in all matters.
Furthermore, 'The Heart Killers' is a series of transformations that relies on the conventional resources of intrigue comedy; disguise, deception and false identities.
As far as the characters are concerned, above all I would like to highlight the two brothers, since the contrast in their personalities is overwhelming. On the one hand there is Bison, who has a lot of character and does not always agree with what is said to him and, in part, likes to bother others. Meanwhile, Fadel is very serious, responsible, and has always managed to maintain his composure... until Style enters his life.
Khaotung is a convincing actor. He has had meteoric growth since his debut as an actor in the 2018 series 'Cause You're My Boy', in 2018. The construction of his character allowed him to deliver a performance full of subtleties, where Bison's surly and indomitable character contrasts with the moments of introspection and the decisions that lead him to confront his most intimate feelings.
First once again demonstrates his talent, that each role he plays is comfortable for him, despite the challenges, the volume of work, and the archetypal experiences that he has to express on screen, no matter how new they may be for him.
Both make up a dream ship. Their interactions are natural. They know each other well, after being a couple in 'Only Friends', 'The Eclipce' and 'Our Skyy 2'. On this occasion, not only are their sex scenes a gift for the viewer.
Joong Archen Wiraphakul's Fadel is the most important character in this rising star's promising career until today. In his social accounts, the actor, model and singer recognizes that the recognition and affection of the public is the greatest reward received, in addition, what he has been able to grow and learn as an actor and person during the process. I never imagined seeing him "masturbate" in front of the cameras.
But of the four, Dunk has the most growth from a role prior to this. To my surprise, his Style overflows with provocation, sexuality and impudence. As an actor, he has been able to increase his acting skills through training and giving his best in each project. His evolution as an actor is based on extracting valuable lessons from each experience to apply them in future projects.
In the series he had to face things that he had never experienced, such as harassing Fadel, speaking with brazenness and determination, adopting a much sexier pose than on previous occasions, no longer in a university uniform, but in a car mechanic's outfit, T-shirts and shorts and occasion clothes. He had to face situations he had never experienced and search the depths of his emotions to interpret them. For this reason, I consider that 'The Heart Killers' and Style have been a school in his life.
Dunk and Joong Archen are also two actors who have managed to get along after pairing up in 'Star and Sky: Star in My Mind', 'Star and Sky: Sky in Your Heart', 'Our Skyy 2' and 'Hidden Agenda'.
Only the first two episodes have aired. I'll come back later to update the review.

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Heart Killers: The show that stabbed its own potential!

The drama centers around two hitman brothers, Bison and Fadel, which had a promising premise with plenty of potential for intense actions, some unhinged and unpredictable characters with some good cat-and-mouse deception.

However as the episode progressed, I felt the drama got a bit off track. Instead of diving deep into the high-stakes world of their jobs and the consequences of their actions and tricks, it leaned more towards the predictable love story angle a bit too much.
While the love stories were interesting considering how both the couple had such good chemistry, it ultimately overshadowed the core concept we started with. As a result, the pace of the drama slowed, leaving the tension and excitement feeling undercooked.

I also felt that the hitmen aspect of the drama wasn’t explored much. Instead of delving into the complexity and moral dilemmas of their work, it was used more as a convenient plot device to fuel clichéd subplots.

Characters & Acting-
Bison & Kant: Kant, a tattoo artist working undercover for the police is drawn into the world of Bison, a one-night stand. From the start, it was obvious how Kant was deceiving Bison and how well he was pulling it off. You could tell Bison genuinely liked Kant. What bothered me, though, was that by the end, I just couldn’t buy that Kant actually loved Bison. It felt too rushed and kind of out of place.

Though Fadel & Style were a better couple, hands down First and Khao's acting was exceptional! The emotional breakdowns and manipulation were so solid, it felt so real and believable.

Fadel & Style: Style, the best friend of Kant was introduced to Fadel as a distraction so Kant can pursue Bison. They were ridiculously fun and somehow the progress of their relationship made sense. From the playful moments to the deeper connections, their chemistry was natural, and you could really see their bond evolve in a way that felt earned.

However, Dunk’s acting, especially in emotional and vulnerable scenes, felt a bit over the top. I haven’t seen his other work but clearly, there is a scope for improvement. Some moments came across as just overacting. On the other hand, Joong did a good job portraying the distant character, his performance was convincing enough to like them as a couple together.

Overall, what could have been the drama of the year for me from GMMTV considering such a unique narrative turned into a melodramatic fiasco. While it’s definitely not the worst thing I’ve seen, this is more of a disappointing review because the first half was really strong and the last few episodes crashed.

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a ride (watch suggestions)

Overall: I was mostly entertained but the huge tonal shifts were not for me. I gave this a rating bump because they did attempt something different with the plot even though it was filled with nonsense. 12 episodes about 1 hour each (uncut). Aired uncut on iQIYI https://www.iq.com/play/2elmpcfm17c?lang=en_us&sh_pltf=4 ; aired uncut on GagaOOLala in Germany, UK & Australia - US starting Dec 21st https://www.gagaoolala.com/en/videos/4985/the-heart-killers-2024 ; airing uncut? on GMMTV's YouTube channel not in the US, Canada or Japan https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLszepnkojZI6Bo6a1yZ8iqQTM_A7AiYxQ&si=R4ODeKuWn7AV-SQh

Content Warnings: murders, blood, manipulation, non con picture taking, blackmail/coercion, non con kissing, harassment, homophobia, bullying, teacher/student relationship/grooming/pedophilia, stalking, beaten up, blood, intimate partner abuse, kidnapping, attempted murder, past murders, vomiting

Watch Suggestions (focuses more on sweet moments with the main couples)
- watch episodes 1-5 (likely won't go back for timings though I overall enjoyed the first several episodes)
- episode 6 stop at 1hr1min30s
- skip episode 7
- episode 8 watch 54-end
- episode 9 watch beginning to 16 and 30 to the end
- episode 10 watch 19-40 and 51-end
- episode 11 watch all or can skip 11:30-18:15
- watch ep 12

What I Liked
- an engaging start
- unique premise (non school setting and actors get to play characters closer to their real age)
- flirting/physical intimacy
- sweet moments
- how characters weren't blushing maidens
- styling
- glad they turned the teacher in and there were consequences for that
- that they subverted a very common trope in ep 12
- director cameo in ep 12
- overall wrapped up well

Room For Improvement
- the huge tonal shifts between sweet cinnamon rolls to cold blooded killers (the graphic dream murdering was too much), did not enjoy the amount of times characters pointed a loaded gun at their love interest and it made it difficult for me to root for the couples
- I've never seen a mechanic with that much grease on their face/body before, felt like a fictional way to say "this person is an auto mechanic"
- some of the sound effects/background music
- a couple of odd mouth/face close up shots
- crashed a grief support group and made a mockery of it on multiple occasions
- too much accordion music
- not a fan of the level of harassment, luckily it ended in episode 4
- random couple in episode 8 when they could have spent more time developing a third couple
- ep 12 poor communication lead to more hurt than if he had just said what his plan was
- a ton of nonsense plot stuff that pulled me out of the story also cliched things such as saying "let me explain" over and over again but not explaining, a character saying "trust me" and another character trusting them because of it

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My thoughts on The Heart Killers

Let’s get one thing straight: The Heart Killers is first and foremost pure comedy, because it seems like a lot of people were expecting something different…If you were expecting the same level of seriousness or intensity as Not Me, you might want to lower those expectations. Honestly, I don’t know why people were expecting this show to be a deep dive into serious drama—it's not that kind of show. It’s a fun, chaotic, and at times ridiculously awkward rollercoaster that has its moments of emotional depth, but it’s not meant to be taken that seriously.

The show really shines with its humor. From the awkward silences to the hilarious situations, it’s clear that the creators were having fun with this. And honestly, that’s what makes it so enjoyable—if you embrace the comedy and let go of the idea that it needs to be a heavy, thought-provoking series, you’ll have a great time. The humor in The Heart Killers isn't just about jokes or punchlines, it’s in the way the characters interact with each other, their awkwardness, and those “did they really just do that?” moments.

The leads, First and Khaotung, absolutely nailed their roles. Their chemistry is off the charts, as usual and even when the script doesn’t give them much, they still manage to make their characters feel somewhat real and relatable. Their comedic timing is spot on, and it’s that authenticity in their performances that makes the show so endearing.

Sure, there are some moments where the plot may not make sense, but it’s easy to overlook when you're caught up in the humor and charm of the characters. People might have been hoping for something more serious, but I think this show does its job perfectly in the lane it chose—lighthearted, comedic, and full of heart.

So, if you’re looking for something deep and intense, maybe this isn’t for you. But if you want to watch a show that doesn’t take itself too seriously, where the laughs come easily and the characters are lovable despite their flaws, then The Heart Killers is definitely worth watching. Just remember: it’s comedy first, and everything else just comes after.

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Campy rom-com & deeply flawed storytelling: frustrating writing issues despite loving the cast

Watching this series is like driving on a bumpy road : there are so many elements I disliked for a good chunk of the drama but at the same time, I cannot deny the fact that it remained all along quite entertaining. I must also admit that I have mixed feelings because the overall series never really matched my expectations : I wanted a dark and gritty thriller when I should have settled for a campy rom-com with clunky action scenes. There were also a lot of writing issues that frustrated me : even actors with amazing chemistry could not salvage completely the messy plot.

Against all odds, it was almost impossible for me to root for the romance of one of my fave duo of actors in Thai BL drama (First and Khaotung). I strongly disliked the character of Kant (played by First) and found his growth arc really unrealistic, preventing me to adhere to the romance for most of the series. I'm fully blaming the script and not the actors because First and Khaotung chemistry was very good and their acting was on point. Especially Khaotung who played Bison: he had some incredible emotional scenes that once again impressed me so much ! He is definitely an acting force the world need to recognize even more !

Next to this iconic pair of actors, the drama gave me the opportunity to discover a new duo : Joong and Dunk . My opinion on their acting and their romance (as Fadel and Style) is quite the opposite as the one mentioned above. I supported so much more their love story : it was very compelling and made sense. It was my first time watching those two and I will be looking forward to their next series despite the imbalance in acting skills. Indeed, if Joong fully convinced me, I still have reserve regarding Dunk acting which felt a bit too green. He played my fave character of the series (Style) but he was sometimes so unconvincing that it felt parodic to me (in particular in the most dramatic scenes). However, I felt he had improved by the end of the show.

Surprisingly enough, despite my expectations having been tampered quite a lot by the deeply flawed storytelling, I enjoyed the ending. Indeed, I expected to keep disliking one of the main relationship until the end but in some way the script managed to get me onboard at the last minute. It still feels like "too little too late" because it is pretty dumb to have one of the central romance only make sense at the end while it remained totally unconvincing for almost the full duration of the show.

Regarding the production value, there are also some high and lows. Despite me wishing for a darker and grittier story, I loved the colorful set, the costumes and the campy vibe. It felt very stylish and purposeful. I also found the sexy moments and the intimate scenes very well done for most part. I quite enjoyed the OST (especially the opening song by Khaotung) and the opening/ending generic design. It felt camp and over-the-top but in the best way. However, the actions scenes were ridiculous and the editing was maladroit and all over-the-place. The music layout on the scenes was also done in a too awkward and abrupt manner.

I would recommend the series mainly for the cast. Despite all the flaws I point out, the biggest being the writing, I still feel it is an entertaining watch. It frustrated me a lot at some point but ended on a right note. It is a bit of a shame that one of the romance felt totally unconvincing for most part of the series despite being played by very good actors with amazing chemistry. I want to scream at the writers/director/editors for that! If you watch it with the right expectations (as a campy light rom-com rather than as a dark story featuring carefully crafted characters), you will enjoy it more for sure.

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